The Turkish Ministry of National Defence announced that the frigate TCG Orucreis has joined an important exercise within the Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG-1).
According to a statement on the ministry's social media account, the ship is taking part in the FLEETEX-250/2026 exercise organized as part of the US 250th anniversary events.
37 elements from 15 countries took part
The exercise involved 26 surface and 11 air elements from 15 countries. In the multinational activities, procedures such as underway replenishment, helicopter landing and take-off training, vertical replenishment, communication-denial scenarios and approaches in limited-visibility conditions were successfully carried out.
The Ministry of National Defence statement said, "The Turkish Navy continues its missions in international waters, showcasing its high combat capability and professionalism."